American Megatrends Atlas PCI-II User manual

Atlas PCI-II

Pentium

ISA Motherboard

User's Guide

MAN-727

4/30/96

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guideii

American Megatrends, Inc.

5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Building 200,

Norcross, GA 30093

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Limited Warranty

Buyer agrees if this product proves to be defective, that American Megatrends, Inc. is only

obligated to replace or refund the purchase price of this product at American Megatrend's

discretion according to the terms and conditions on the motherboard warranty card. American

Megatrends shall not be liable in tort or contract for any loss or damage, direct, incidental or

consequential. Please see the Warranty Registration Card shipped with this product for full

warranty details.

Limitations of Liability

In no event shall American Megatrends be held liable for any loss, expenses, or damages of any

kind whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential, arising from the design or

use of this product or the support materials provided with the product.

Trademarks

Intel and Overdrive are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

MS-DOS, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

SMC is a registered trademark of SMC Corporation.

IBM, AT, VGA, PS/2, OS/2, and EGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

XT and CGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Fujitsu is a registered trademark of Fujitsu America, Inc.

Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola Corporation.

Hitachi is a registered trademark of Hitachi America, Ltd.

PNY is a registered trademark of PNY Corporation.

Oki is a registered trademark of Oki America, Inc.

NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Corporation.

Siemens is a trademark of Siemens Corporation.

Mitsubishi is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electronics of America.

Micron is a registered trademark of Micron Corporation.

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VESA, VBE/PM, and DPMS are trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Revision History

9/30/95Initial release of preliminary version.

11/3/95Minor corrections to manual.

3/19/96WINBIOS Setup option default settings were modified.

4/30/96Updated manual.

Preface iii

Table of Contents

1 Hardware Installation...............................................1

Atlas PCI-II Dimensions...........................................................................2

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard Layout...........................................................4

Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard.............................................................5

Avoid Static Electricity.............................................................................5

Step 2 Configure CPU...............................................................................6

Step 3 Install Memory.............................................................................12

Step 4 Install the Motherboard..............................................................18

Step 5 Attach Cables...............................................................................20

Step 6 Test and Configure......................................................................37

2 WINBIOS Setup.......................................................39

Section 1 Setup...........................................................................................43

Standard Setup.........................................................................................43

Advanced Setup......................................................................................46

Chipset Setup...........................................................................................52

Power Management Setup.....................................................................56

Peripheral Setup.......................................................................................59

Section 2 Utility..........................................................................................71

Section 3 Security......................................................................................72

AMIBIOS Password Support................................................................72

Setting a Password..................................................................................72

Changing a Password.............................................................................73

Anti-Virus.................................................................................................73

Section 4 Default........................................................................................74

3 Programming the Flash ROM..............................75

A Specifications.........................................................79

Appendix B Configuring an Offboard IDE

Controller.....................................................................81

Index..............................................................................83

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guideiv

Preface

To the OEM Thank you for purchasing the high performance

American Megatrends Atlas PCI-II ISA

motherboard. This product is a state of the art

motherboard that includes the famous AMIBIOS. It

is assumed that you have also licensed the rights to

use the American Megatrends documentation for

the American Megatrends Atlas PCI-II motherboard

This manual was written for the OEM to assist in

the proper installation and operation of this

motherboard. This manual describes the

specifications and features of the Atlas PCI-II

motherboard. It explains how to assemble a system

based on the Atlas PCI-II motherboard and how to

use the AMIBIOS that is specifically designed for

this motherboard.

This manual is not meant to be read by the

computer owner who purchases a computer with

this motherboard. It is assumed that you, the

computer manufacturer, will use this manual as a

sourcebook of information, and that parts of this

manual will be included in the computer owner's

manual.

Technical Support If an American Megatrends motherboard

fails to operate as described or you are in doubt

about a configuration option, please call technical

support at 770-246-8645.

Preface v

American Megatrends BBS

The American Megatrends BBS permits OEMs,

VARs, and system integrators to access technical

information about motherboard and BIOS products.

Product Engineering Change Notices, Tech Tips,

Technical Notes, and complete technical manuals

are available.

Data Transmission RatesThe American Megatrends BBS

automatically handles modems with data

transmission rates from 1,200 to 28,800 bps.

BBS Phone Numbers The following table lists the characteristics

of the BBS phone numbers. The BBS requires no

parity, eight data bits, and one stop bit.

Phone

Number

Characteristics

770-246-8780 28,800 baud rate. Supports v.34.

770-246-8781 28,800 baud rate. Supports v.34.

770-246-8782 Supports HST and v.42.

770-246-8783 Supports HST and v.42.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guidevi

Packing List

You should have received the following:

• an Atlas PCI-II motherboard,

• two serial cables,

• one parallel cable,

• a Warranty Card, and

• the American Megatrends Atlas PCI-II

Pentium ISA Motherboard User's Guide.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1

1 Hardware Installation

Overview

The American Megatrends Atlas PCI-II Pentium

ISA motherboard features include:

• support for an Intel Pentium 3.3V CPU

operating at 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166, or

200 MHz,

• support for up to 256 MB of system memory,

• parity checking for system memory,

• interleaved memory,

• PCI local bus throughput of 132 megabytes per

second,

• four ISA expansion slots, and

• four PCI expansion slots.

The motherboard conforms to the PCI Version 2.0

specification. The PCI slots are automatically

configured by the AMIBIOS. The PCI slots operate

synchronously with the CPU clock, as follows:

CPU External Clock Frequency PCI Expansion Slot Frequency

66 MHz 33 MHz

60 MHz 30 MHz

50 MHz 25 MHz

Onboard I/O The Atlas PCI-II Pentium ISA motherboard

includes:

• two 40-pin IDE connectors that support up to four

IDE drives,

• the onboard I/O connectors are on the PCI local bus,

• a 34-pin floppy drive connector,

• two 10-pin serial port connectors,

• a 26-pin parallel port connector,

• a keyboard miniDIN connector, and

• a 10-pin berg mouse connector.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide2

Atlas PCI-II Dimensions

The motherboard dimensions and height

restrictions are shown below.

The Atlas PCI II motherboard is the standard baby

AT size with the standard mounting holes.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 3

Installation Steps

Step Action Turn to

1 Unpack the motherboard. Page 5

2 Configure the CPU. Page 6

Configure the CPU. Page 6

Select the CPU 3.3V Power

Source

Page 6

Select the CPU Voltage. Page 8

Select the CPU Speed. Page 8

Install the CPU. Page 10

3 Install memory. Page 12

Install System Memory. Page 12

Configure Cache Memory. Page 16

4 Install the Motherboard. Page 19

5 Attach cables to connectors. Page 22

Attach VGA Connectors. Page 22

Connect the Power Supply. Page 27

Attach the Keyboard Cable. Page 30

Connect the Mouse Cable. Page 31

Attach Cables. Page 31

Connect Onboard I/O. Page 31

Connect the Serial Ports. Page 31

Connect the Parallel Port. Page 31

Connect Floppy Drive(s). Page 33

Connect the IDE Drive(s). Page 38

6 Test and Configure. Page 45

Warning

This motherboard contains sensitive electronic

components that can be easily damaged by static

electricity. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure

correct installation and to avoid static damage.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide4

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5

Step 1 Unpack the Motherboard

Step Action

1 Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage. If damaged, call

770-246-8645. Leave the motherboard in its original packing.

2 Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-

connected anti-static mat. Wear an anti-static wristband grounded at

the same point as the anti-static mat. Or use a sheet of conductive

aluminum foil grounded through a 1 megohm resistor instead of the

anti-static mat. Similarly, a strip of conductive aluminum foil

wrapped around the wrist and grounded through a 1 megohm resistor

serves the same purpose as the wristband.

3 Inside the carton, the motherboard is packed in an anti-static bag,

and sandwiched between sheets of sponge. Remove the sponge and

the anti-static bag. Place the motherboard on a grounded anti-static

surface component side up. Save the original packing material.

4 Inspect the motherboard for damage. Press down on all ICs mounted

in sockets to verify proper seating. Do not apply power to the

motherboard if it has been damaged.

5 If the motherboard is undamaged, it is ready to be installed.

Set Jumpers Set all jumpers and install the CPU before placing

the motherboard in the chassis.

Avoid Static Electricity

Static electricity can damage the motherboard and

other computer components. Keep the motherboard

in the anti-static bag until it is to be installed. Wear

an anti-static wrist grounding strap before handling

the motherboard. Make sure you stand on an anti-

static mat when handling the motherboard. Avoid

contact with any component or connector on any

adapter card, printed circuit board, or memory

module. Handle these components by the mounting

bracket.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide6

Step 2 Configure CPU

Jumpers J2, J11, J12, J21, J24, J25, J37, J39, and J46

are used to select the CPU type. See the drawing on

page 4 for the jumper locations.

Important

Perform the following steps to configure the

motherboard before installing any CPU.

3.3V CPU Power J21, J2, and J12 are six-pin bergs that select the 3.3V

CPU power source. You can provide 3.3V in three

different ways through three different power

sources:

• regulator (default),

• regulator and VRM, or

• 3.3V power supply.

From RegulatorSet J21, J2, and J12 as follows to configure

3.3V power from the regulator:

J21

Pin1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

J12

Pin1

Pin6

2

3

4

5

J2

Pin1

Pin6

2

3

4

5

Cont’d

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 7

Step 2 Configure CPU, Continued

3.3V CPU Power, cont’d

From Regulator and VRM Set J21, J2, and J12 as follows to

configure 3.3V power from the regulator and VRM:

J21

Pin1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

J12

Pin1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

Pin1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

J2

From 3.3V Power Supply Set J21, J2, and J12 as follows to

configure 3.3V power from the 3.3V power supply:

J21

Pin 1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

J12

Pin1

Pin6

2

3

4

5

Pin1

Pin6

2

3 4

5

J2

Cont’d

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide8

Step 2 Configure CPU, Continued

Select CPU Voltage The Atlas PCI-II motherboard supports

Intel Pentium CPUs that adhere to either the

standard or VRE voltage specifications. J11 is a

three-pin berg that selects the CPU voltage.

J11 Pins1-2 Shorted

Standard CPU Voltage

J11 Pins 2-3Shorted

VRECPU Voltage

Important

If you are not sure about the voltage specification for the

CPU that will be installed in this motherboard, please call

Intel and make sure that you set J11 correctly. Selecting

the wrong voltage may damage the CPU.

Select CPU Speed J24, J25, J39, and J37 are two-pin bergs that

together set the CPU speed.

CPU Speed J25 J24 J39 J37

75 MHz Shorted Shorted OPEN OPEN

90 MHz OPEN Shorted OPEN OPEN

100 MHz Shorted OPEN OPEN OPEN

120 MHz OPEN Shorted Shorted OPEN

133 MHz Shorted OPEN Shorted OPEN

150 MHz OPEN Shorted Shorted Shorted

166 MHz Shorted OPEN Shorted Shorted

200 MHz Shorted OPEN OPEN Shorted

Important

Please contact American Megatrends technical support at

770-246-8645 to support a CPU running at a higher speed.

Cont’d

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9

Step 2 Configure CPU, Continued

Connect CPU Fan J46 (shown below) is a two-pin berg that connects

the fan on the CPU heat sink.

Pentium CPUs running at 75 and 90 MHz are

shipped with a heat sink.

CPUs running at 100, 120, 133 MHz, or higher

speeds are shipped with a heat sink and a CPU fan.

As shown below, the wire from the CPU fan has two

leads. Connect the yellow lead to +12V (Pin 1 of

J46).

Warning

The yellow wire from the CPU fan must be

connected to Pin 1 of J46.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide10

Step 2 Configure CPU, Continued

Install CPU Install the CPU in the ZIF (zero insertion force)

socket by performing the following steps. The CPU

socket is near one edge of the motherboard, as

shown on page 4.

Warning

Improper CPU installation can damage the CPU

and the motherboard. You must follow the

procedures in this section exactly as documented.

Make sure you wear an antistatic wristband

while installing the CPU. Follow all antistatic

procedures described on page 5.

Step Action

1 Lift the lever on the ZIF socket. The empty CPU socket

looks like this.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11

Step Action

2 Pin 1 of the socket has a white diagonal line across one

corner on the motherboard, which corresponds to pin 1

of the CPU. Check for bent pins on the CPU. Gently

straighten any bent pins with pliers. Place the CPU in

the middle of the socket, as shown below. Make sure

that pin 1 of the CPU is aligned with pin 1 of the socket.

Make sure you are properly grounded while handling

the CPU.

TM

3 Complete installation by lifting the ZIF lever to the

other side of the socket, as shown below.

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide12

Step 3 Install Memory

System MemoryThere are four 32-bit DIMM/SIMM – Single (or

Double) Inline Memory Module) sockets. Memory

must be populated one bank at a time. Each bank

has two sockets. Bank0 includes U10 and U7. Bank1

includes U5 and U2. Each bank must be populated

with the same type of SIMM/DIMM. If a 1 MB

SIMM is installed in the first socket in Bank0, then

the same type of 1 MB SIMM must be installed in

the second Bank0 SIMM socket. Each socket can

hold one SIMM or DIMM. You can use: 256 KB x 32

(or 36), 512 KB x 32 (or 36), 1 MB x 32 (or 36), 2 MB x

32 (or 36), 4 MB x 32 (or 36), 8 MB x 32 (or 36), or 16

MB x 32 (or 36) SIMMs.

The motherboard supports banks of fast page mode

and EDO (Extended Data Out) memory together

operating at 60 or 70 ns (RAS access time). Set the

Chipset Setup DRAM Speed for EDO option

correctly if using EDO memory.

Memory DisplaySystem memory is reported by AMIBIOS as it boots

and again when the AMIBIOS System

Configuration Screen is displayed just before the

operating system boots. The memory displayed by

AMIBIOS on the System Configuration Screen is

384 KB less than the total memory installed.

Select SIMMs SIMMs must meet the following specifications:

Parameter Specification

Page Mode FAST

Refresh CAS before RAS

t

CAC

≤ 20 ns

t

RAC

≤ 80 ns

t

AA

≤ 45 ns

t

RP

70 ns

t

CPA

≤ 45 ns

Cont’d

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 13

Step 3 Install Memory, Continued

SIMM Part Numbers

Type Manufactur

er

Part Number

256 KB x 36 Micron® MT9D25636M-7

“ Mitsubishi® MH26636BJ-7

“ Motorola® MCM36256S-70

“ Oki® MSC2320A-70YS9

“ PNY® P36256-70

“ Samsung® KMM536256B-7

1 MB x 36 Micron MT12D136M-7

“ Mitsubishi MH1M36ADJ-7

“ PNY P361000-70

“ Motorola MCM36100AS-70

“ Oki MSC2355-70YS12

“ Samsung KMM5361000AV-7

2 MB x 36 PNY P362000-70

“ Samsung EMM53620036-70

4 MB x 36 Micron MT12D436M-7

“ Mitsubishi MH4M36SAJ-7

“ Motorola MCM36400S-70

“ PNY P364000-70

“ Samsung KMM5364100-7

8 MB x 36 Motorola MCM36800S-70

“ PNY P368000-707

“ Samsung KMM5368100-7

Cont’d

Atlas PCI-II Motherboard User’s Guide14

Step 3 Install Memory, Continued

Installing SIMMs There are four x 36 SIMM sockets located

on the Atlas PCI-II motherboard. These sockets can

be filled with either 256 KB x 32 (or 36), 512 KB x 32

(or 36), 1 MB x 32 (or 36), 2 MB x 32 (or 36), 4 MB x

32 (or 36), 8 MB x 32 (or 36), or 16 MB x 32 (or 36)

SIMMs.

Place the motherboard on an anti-static mat. With

the component side of the SIMM facing you, firmly

push the SIMM into the socket at an angle, then

push it up. When properly inserted, the SIMM

clicks into place as the latching pins engage. The

SIMM installation process is shown below:

1

2

3

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